Added Info DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1986 (v.8#8) pg. 6
Adept adaptations. Three photographers share their strategies for designing and building a darkroom in their homes.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1986 (v.8#5) pg. 38
Assembling a portable darkroom, including a color enlarger, which will fit into one or two hard-shell suitcases.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1986 (v.8#7) pg. 50
Stranger in a strange lab. Tips for dealing with an unfamiliar darkroom.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Mar-Apr 1987 (v.9#2) pg. 56
Tip: A radio helps prevent spatial disorientation when working in a darkroom.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY May-Jun 1987 (v.9#3) pg. 7
Tip: Cover a darkroom window with darkroom cloth and "Velcro" fastener material.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1988 (v.10#1) pg. 17
Controlled processing. Rudy Bender shares his darkroom techniques for controlling chemical concentration, temperature, agitation, and time.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan-Feb 1988 (v.10#1) pg. 53
Tip: Attach a foot rail in your darkroom to help relieve back pain caused by standing on your feet.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1988 (v.10#5) pg. 8
Tips for a "sit-down" darkroom to ease weary feet and aching back.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1989 (v.11#3) pg. 4
Tip on coating worn edges or scratches on black painted metal parts to prevent unwanted reflections in the darkroom.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1989 (v.11#4) pg. 7
Tips from the darkroom of Ralph Gibson.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY May 1989 (v.11#5) pg. 26
Tip on using kitchen cabinet "seconds" to outfit a darkroom.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1989 (v.11#8) pg. 3
Getting started in the darkroom. Step-by-step guide to selecting equipment for a basic B&W darkroom.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1990 (v.12#11) pg. 10
A dream darkroom in limited space. Part 1. Planning the perfect darkroom.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Sep 1981 (v.2#3) pg. 43
A dream darkroom in limited space. Part 2. Completed darkroom has easy-to-build conveniences.
DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Dec 1981 (v.2#4) pg. 48
How to turn a bathroom into a photo darkroom. Wall-hung workshelf is mounted above the bathtub and folds against the wall when not in use.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #143 Mar 1973 (v.23#3) pg. 52
A darkroom worktable and storage cabinet is built from plywood, Masonite, and simple framing. Unit measures 60" long, 17" deep, and 38" tall.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 47
Tips to save time in the darkroom.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1971 (v.20#8) pg. 10
More time-saving tips for the darkroom.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1971 (v.20#9) pg. 10
How one photographer made a home darkroom in a closet 6-ft. long, 3-ft. deep and 7-ft. high, enclosed with bifold doors.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY May 1978 (v.27#5) pg. 36
Tips on improving darkroom safety.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1980 (v.29#7) pg. 16
Shedding some light on darkroom design. A professional offers suggestions for a 5x12-ft. darkroom.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1982 (v.31#3) pg. 14
Avoiding darkroom disasters. Good habits prevent waste, boost quality and save time.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1985 (v.34#10) pg. 40
Tips on planning a photographic laboratory.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1986 (v.35#3) pg. 13
Safety in a darkroom.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #421 Jun 1963 (v.59) pg. 115
Spacious darkroom uses only 60 sq.ft. of floor space.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #426 Nov 1963 (v.59) pg. 102
Sit-down darkroom table.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #448 Sep 1965 (v.61) pg. 98
Miniature darkroom is a cabinet with storage space for photo chemicals, enlarger, paper cutter, developing trays, etc. Looks like an ordinary piece of furniture when closed. Cabinet is 30" wide, 40" tall and 17" deep.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #546 Nov 1973 (v.69) pg. 48
How dangerous is your darkroom? A few simple measures to make it safer.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1966 (v.30#3) pg. 13
Darkroom. Part 1. Importance of comfort and convenience in a darkroom.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1966 (v.30#5) pg. 91
Tips on building darkrooms in small places, plus how to test your safelight.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1966 (v.30#7) pg. 28
Darkroom equipment. What photographers like and dislike, use and don't use.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1966 (v.30#8) pg. 80
Tips on converting an undesirable basement space into a professional darkroom using today's equipment and techniques.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1969 (v.33#10) pg. 34
Six combinations of darkroom equipment to get into color printing. Costs range from $134 to $1,754.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1971 (v.35#3) pg. 80
Equipping your color darkroom is not much different from setting up for black and white.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1972 (v.36#5) pg. 40
Suggestions for setting up a really well-equipped black and white darkroom with the intention of adding color later.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1973 (v.37#4) pg. 38
Tips on converting your well-equipped black and white darkroom for working in color.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1973 (v.37#5) pg. 72
Tips on selecting chemicals, paper, tanks, safelights, thermometers, timers and proof printers.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1974 (v.38#9) pg. 80
Tip: Aluminum foil is used to seal darkroom cracks.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1977 (v.41#4) pg. 112
Build your darkroom in a box. Simple darkroom made from four sheets of plywood, some chipboard, hardboard, and plastic laminate.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1978 (v.42#1) pg. 102
Tip: Install vinyl weatherstripping to make a darkroom really lightproof.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1979 (v.43#8) pg. 92
Various uses for 2-liter plastic soft drink bottles in the darkroom.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1981 (v.45#5) pg. 101
Darkroon design. 16-page special section. Covers basic needs, space planing, examples of 9 darkrooms (both temporary and permanent), construction tips, etc.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1981 (v.45#10) pg. A1
Tip: Use a plastic-coated memo board in your darkroom to keep track of processing steps.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1982 (v.46#9) pg. 97
Exterior plywood window covers are used to black-out temporary darkrooms.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1986 (v.50#9) pg. 44
Tip: Use surplus ammunition boxes to store darkroom equipment and keep it dry.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1986 (v.50#10) pg. 48
How to fight distractions in the darkroom that waste time and money (and ruin film or prints). Some tips.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1986 (v.50#12) pg. 138
Quick and easy screen to cover windows is made from black cardboard, Styrofoam, and Velcro.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1988 (v.52#2) pg. 43
Darkrooms that work. Four different darkroom viewed, including one in a small van.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1988 (v.52#9) pg. 34
Professional photographer outlines his reasons for NOT having his own darkroom.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1988 (v.52#9) pg. 68
Starting a color darkroom. Review of equipment needed and typical prices for a low, medium, or high priced darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1978 (v.6#9) pg. 67
Is your darkroom really lighttight? How to eliminate stray light completely.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1978 (v.7#7) pg. 109
Tip: Carry premeasured amounts of dry chemicals along with a film tank and changing bag, and you will have a "portable" darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1979 (v.7#9) pg. 105
Your very own tunnel. Part 1. Basic darkroom setup needed to begin printing your own medium-format black-and-white negatives.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Oct 1980 (v.9#6) pg. 22
Your very own tunnel. Part 2. Additional equipment needed in your medium-format darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1980 (v.9#7) pg. 14
How to build your own permanent darkroom. Photos document the construction, wiring and plumbing of a basement darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Oct 1983 (v.12#6) pg. 95
Tips on going into your own "custom lab" business using your fully equipped home darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1984 (v.12#9) pg. 10
1990 darkroom buyer's guide. A look at some of the materials and equipment a darkroom should never be without.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Feb 1990 (v.18#10) pg. 31
Setting up your first black-and-white darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1992 (v.20#11) pg. 32
Darkroom basics. A list of all the items you'd find in a well-equipped 35mm darkroom.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1996 (v.25#7) pg. 72
Clean darkrooms. Use lots of water to wash thermometers, graduates, trays, etc. Tips on avoiding contamination of chemicals.
PHOTOMETHODS Jun 1976 (v.19#6) pg. 38
Tips on eliminating light leaks around conventional darkroom doors, and a review of other types of doors which can be used on darkrooms.
PHOTOMETHODS Mar 1977 (v.20#3) pg. 14
Tips on darkroom safety.
PHOTOMETHODS Nov 1983 (v.26#11) pg. 35
Considerations on darkroom design. The secret to success is to plan ahead.
PHOTOMETHODS Apr 1987 (v.30#4) pg. 28
Roll-away darkroom measures 3x5 ft.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1963 (v.119#6) pg. 148
Mobile enlarging stand and folding worktable can be rolled into the bathroom to form a photo darkroom. Another swing-up work surface converts the bathtub area to a large work area.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1968 (v.130#1) pg. 110
Portable darkroom fits into a suitcase. Includes an enlarger, safelight, tanks, trays, chemicals, film, combination print washer and dryer made from baking pan and other miscellaneous items. Both enlarger and safelight can be operated off 12-volt batteries included in the suitcase, if necessary. Can process color film and make black and white prints. Est. cost: $125.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1974 (v.142#1) pg. 130
Shelf designed to fit over the edge or center divider of a laundry tub. Holds photo trays, print washer, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1974 (v.142#5) pg. 40
Tips for stopping light from getting under a darkroom door.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1975 (v.143#2) pg. 42
Darkroom spacesaver. Wall-hung organizer, made of perforated hardboard, holds lots of accessories. Safelights are built into the corners.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1985 (v.162#11) pg. 183
The apartment darkroom. Covering the bathroom window, using the bathtub as a shelf, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1966 (v.58#1) pg. 18
Darkroom tips. THe importance of distilled water, paper temperature and wiping film.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1966 (v.58#6) pg. 30
Build an 8x12-ft. darkroom in a corner of your garage or basement. Features a large worktable, above- and below-the-sink storage, drying cabinet, built-in negative viewer, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1966 (v.59#4) pg. 110
Volkswagen bus camper includes a portable darkroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1968 (v.63#1) pg. 76
Do you really need a darkroom? Film processing and print making with a minimum of space and equipment.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1968 (v.63#5) pg. 134
Clean up your darkroom and get fewer spots on prints.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1970 (v.66#4) pg. 72
Tips to improve darkroom convenience and safety.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY May 1970 (v.66#5) pg. 42
Tips to make darkroom work easier.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1971 (v.69#4) pg. 62
Tips on building a 6.5x14-ft. basement darkroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1971 (v.69#5) pg. 52
Tips on techniques that will help a novice avoid darkroom mistakes.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.69#6) pg. 30
Troubleshooter's darkroom guide. How to find and possibly cure some of the ills that afflict your negatives and prints.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.69#6) pg. 100
How to set up a darkroom in an apartment bathroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.69#6) pg. 136
Ideas for temporary darkroom setups for apartment dwellers and others without a permanent location.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1972 (v.70#2) pg. 40
A connoisseur's darkroom guide. Tricks that lead to quality film and prints.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1972 (v.70#3) pg. 76
Darkroom working tips include swivel chair, air conditioning, enough light, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1972 (v.70#6) pg. 26
Tips for your annual fall cleanup of the darkroom and check for light leaks and other causes of fogging.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1972 (v.71#5) pg. 78
Roll-around cabinet with enlarger on top and lots of storage below is the basis of a rollaway darkroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1973 (v.73#4) pg. 136
Forty one darkroom gadgets you can purchase from the housewares department of a store.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1975 (v.77#2) pg. 74
Six darkroom projects. (1) cardboard light box, (2) floating tray lids, (3) spacer for focus magnifier, (4) press for flattening prints, (5) borderless enlarging easel and (6) enlarger light intensity control.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1976 (v.78#1) pg. 96
How to turn your kid on to photography. Project 9. Temporary darkrooms.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1976 (v.78#3) pg. 61
Tip: Cake-cooling trays make good drying racks for photo tanks, reels, graduates, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1977 (v.80#3) pg. 120
How to set up a comfortable black & white darkroom in an apartment.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1979 (v.84#3) pg. 16
Use a swivel chair and other tips to make darkroom work more comfortable.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1980 (v.86#2) pg. 78
How to plan and build a home darkroom. Design ideas for a well-planned permanent darkroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1982 (v.89#1) pg. 87
How to spend very little money to convert your black-and-white darkroom into a color one.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1982 (v.89#4) pg. 46
"Ingenious" ideas will help you set up a home darkroom for b&w printing.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1984 (v.91#10) pg. 90
Clip-out photo tips. Includes tips on traveling with a camera, camera maintenance, film exposure, push-processing, and darkroom tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1986 (v.93#1) pg. 67
Tip: Thumbtacks coated with luninescent paint help guide you around a darkroom.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1988 (v.95#12) pg. 66
Removable light-tight window cover for darkrooms is made from cardboard.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1989 (v.96#4) pg. 39
Make a window truly lighttight by covering it with blackout cloth attached to the frame with hook-and-eye loop tape fastener (Velcro). Ideal for temporary darkrooms.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1990 (v.97#8) pg. 99
Color from a closet. How to set up a complete color darkroom in a linen closet space only 96" tall, 64" wide, and 25" deep.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1991 (v.98#3) pg. 42
Added Info POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1991 (v.98#6) pg. 42
Prints and the pauper. How to set up your very own b&w darkroom without mortgaging the family farm. Advice on selecting an enlarger, location, processing equipment, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1996 (v.60#6) pg. 78
Shakeproof darkroom counter.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1963 (v.183#6) pg. 114
Store your darkroom under the bed in roll-away box/worktable combination, or in a file or utility cabinet.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1964 (v.184#2) pg. 152
Your own darkroom for $50. Discussion of enlarger/darkroom kits.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1966 (v.189#6) pg. 124
A compact darkroom that occupies only 55 sq.ft. of floor space. Features a built-in sink, water temperature control, enlarger table, and lots of storage.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1968 (v.192#1) pg. 128
A hinged piece of plywood, with enlarger base mounted and access hole for sink, can be laid over a bathroom vanity and toilet tank to make a darkroom.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1971 (v.199#4) pg. 114
Ideas on equipment and supplies needed to set up a portable darkroom in almost any hotel bathroom. Use for both film processing and enlarging.
RANGEFINDER Jun 1994 (v.43#6) pg. 48
Paper and wood darkroom for $10.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1963 (v.34#7) pg. 108
The home black-and-white darkroom. Part 1. General advice on construction and layout.
SHUTTERBUG #274 Jul 1993 (v.22#9) pg. 68
The home black-and-white darkroom. Part 2. The wet side.
SHUTTERBUG #275 Aug 1993 (v.22#10) pg. 80
The home black-and-white darkroom. Part 3. The dry side and a checklist of basic design and start-up items.
SHUTTERBUG #276 Sep 1993 (v.22#11) pg. 38
Items needed to set up a basic to intermediate level darkroom for intermittent use in processing film or making prints. A second article deals with the advanced darkroom.
SHUTTERBUG #300 Sep 1995 (v.24#11) pg. 56, 70
No dark room to spare. Tips on assembling a knockdown darkroom that can be set up in a bathroom and stored in a closet.
SHUTTERBUG #300 Sep 1995 (v.24#11) pg. 86
Getting started with a b&w darkroom. A brief look at the costs associated with setting up a beginner's b&w darkroom.
SHUTTERBUG #307 Apr 1996 (v.25#6) pg. 184
Setting up the professional b&w darkroom. A look at some areas that are often overlooked when setting up a working darkroom.
SHUTTERBUG #337 Oct 1998 (v.27#12) pg. 230
Personal sanctuary. A 50-year veteran of the darkroom shares tips on making it a comfortable place to work.
SHUTTERBUG #361 Oct 2000 (v.29#12) pg. 250
Darkroom in a pinch. Ideas for converting a small half bathroom into a darkroom
SHUTTERBUG #370 Jul 2001 (v.30#9) pg. 230
Planning a perfect darkroom. Looks at both long-term and temporary considerations.
SHUTTERBUG #386 Nov 2002 (v.32#1) pg. 170
Strip, clean and overhaul. How to perform a thorough cleaning and reorganization of your photo darkroom.
SHUTTERBUG #397 Oct 2003 (v.32#12) pg. 174
Tip: A raised wooden floor for a basement darkroom serves as a giant "radiator" to help heat and cool the room.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1982 (v.38#1) pg. 9